Penryn, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Penryn, Cornwall.
Cornwall · England · Town
Planning applications in Penryn are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Penryn
Penryn is a civil parish and town located in west Cornwall, England, approximately 1 mile northwest of Falmouth, along the Penryn River. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 8,489, while the broader built-up area reported 11,195 residents. This growing community may present various opportunities for planning applications and development projects.
Population: 8,489 (2021)
District: Cornwall
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £317,850 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: Truro and Falmouth
- LSOA: Cornwall 060B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Penryn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Penryn.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Penryn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
789 planning applications found near Penryn.
- - Old Mill House The Square Penryn Cornwall TR10 8JQ
Listed building application for cladding of outbuilding in natural slate
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - PA26/04641 - Eastwood Farm 1 Eastwood Road Penryn Cornwall TR10 8LA
Works to trees within a conservation area): T1 (Beech) - remove tree.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-07-03 - - Eastwood Farm 1 Eastwood Road Penryn Cornwall TR10 8LA
Works to trees within a conservation area): T1 (Beech) - remove tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - PA26/04626 - Eastwood Farm 1 Eastwood Road Penryn Cornwall TR10 8LA
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO): T1 (Sweet Chestnut) - crown reduction.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-07-02 - - Eastwood Farm 1 Eastwood Road Penryn Cornwall TR10 8LA
Works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO): T1 (Sweet Chestnut) - crown reduction.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 91 The Terrace Penryn Cornwall TR10 8EN
Listed building consent to replace existing upvc windows with compliant wooden sash windows in order to comply with regulations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - PA26/00732/PREAPP - 6 Polsethow Vale Polsethow Penryn Cornwall TR10 8FH
Exception notice for 1x mature Elm tree to fell and remove due to death caused by Dutch Elm disease
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-22 - - 6 Polsethow Vale Polsethow Penryn Cornwall TR10 8FH
Exception notice for 1x mature Elm tree to fell and remove due to death caused by Dutch Elm disease
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - PA26/04129 - Rosemerryn Cottage 14B Lower Market Street Penryn Cornwall TR10 8BG
Works to Tree within a Conservation Area (TCA) - Fir tree - To be taken down
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-15 - - Rosemerryn Cottage 14B Lower Market Street Penryn Cornwall TR10 8BG
Works to Tree within a Conservation Area (TCA) - Fir tree - To be taken down
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 2 The Square Penryn Cornwall TR10 8JQ
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - Agricultural Land Off Love Lane, Penryn
Erection of a single span polytunnel
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - Land North Of Saffron Meadows Durgan Lane Penryn Cornwall TR10 8DD
Engineering operation to level an area of land adjacent to the gated entrance and the continued use of that portion of land for the siting of a storage container.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 105 The Terrace Penryn Cornwall TR10 8EN
Ground floor side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 91 The Terrace Penryn Cornwall TR10 8EN
Listed Building Consent for - Replacement roof, internal alterations and replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 40 Truro Lane Penryn Cornwall TR10 8BW
Works to trees in a Conservation Area (TCA) works include reduction of a large Beech tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Westleigh West Street Penryn Cornwall TR10 8EX
Works to Trees within a Conservation Area (TCA) - T1 - Yew - Crown raise to 2m. T2 - Bay tree - Fell. T3 - Holly - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Accommodation 2 West Street Penryn Cornwall TR10 8EW
Prior Approval for part change of use from office (Class E) to residential dwelling (Class C3) . Class E areas to be incorporated into existing dwellinghouse to become a single dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Lime Tree House Love Lane Penryn Cornwall TR10 9LQ
Listed Building Consent for: new mains box on the front elevation of the house
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-06
View full details - - 7 Parc Briwer Penryn Cornwall TR10 8LF
Demolish existing garage and construct new rear single storey lounge and bedroom extension plus removal of rear porch and internal alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-12
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A brief summary of Penryn in Cornwall
Penryn is a civil parish and town located in west Cornwall, England, approximately 1 mile northwest of Falmouth, along the Penryn River. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 8,489, while the broader built-up area reported 11,195 residents. This growing community may present various opportunities for planning applications and development projects. The Town has a population of approximately 8,489 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cornwall district.
Property prices in Penryn show an average sale price of £317,850, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Penryn a particularly low-crime area.
Penryn has one conservation area within its boundaries: Penryn. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Penryn includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Penryn
In the last 24 months, 148 planning applications were submitted near Penryn. Of these, 58% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Penryn.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Penryn were full planning applications (44), tree works (29), outline applications (23). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 29 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 16 applications
- Awaiting decision: 98 applications
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